US Bridges

T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1/4MI NE Asbury RD · Structure no. 1240943

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-203
CrossesNeer RD Ov Buck Creek
Location1/4MI NE Asbury RD
RouteCounty Highway T0203
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00931, -83.64954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-203 over Neer RD Ov Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.